Measure Twice, Cut Once

Susan Smith

....and other life and business lessons learned from quilting. Makers have stories! And crafters have skills!

In these casual chats and interviews, I (often with a guest) talk honestly about creativity. The joy, and hope, and even healing it can bring, and the businesses we can build doing the things we love.

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Oct 20, 2021 · 32 min
Jemima Flendt - Tied With a Ribbon
Send a text If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review here. ALL-OVER FEATHER sign-up ------------------------ Jemima is a crafter from way back, and joins us from her studio in Australia. She's inspired by all things fabric, textiles, buttons, ribbons and embellishments. "I started quilting in my teens, making quilts from leftover scraps from Mum's sewing projects. I was quickly hooked and then started to take classes to learn all about different quilting techniques and skills. My professional Background as a High School Home Economics Teacher has driven my passion for teaching and sharing all things quilts and sewing." Today she designs quilting and sewing patterns for her label, Tied with a Ribbon, specializing in modern, fun designs that pack a punch and deliver helpful skills and tips that even a beginner quilter/sewer can feel confident in making. Jemima has also written two books – Weekend Quilting and Quilt Big, and has a 3rd one coming out in 2022. They can be found in her website shop, and in your favorite local quilt shop. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiedwitharibbon/ Website: https://www.tiedwitharibbon.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tiedwitharibbon Want to try free motion quilting but don't know where to start? Here's 3 simple steps to get going. Are you looking to ADVANCE your machine quilting skills? Machine quilting can be very solitary, especially on a longarm. It's just not that easy to pack up your machine and head to a friend's house for the day, right? But it's important to have that community - that sharing of ideas and tips, encouragement and motivation. For more information and to sign up, visit our website. Support the show ------------------------ If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review here. Resources: ADVANCE, my monthly subscription membership FREEHAND QUILTING MASTERCLASS, an on-demand comprehensive course ALL-OVER FEATHER, sign-up for a FREE quilting class And here's where you can find more of my work: YouTube - LIVE & UNSCRIPTED episodes Website - for more information on classes and quilting services Facebook - current projects and photos Instagram - current projects and photos Pinterest - photo galleries and tutorials
Oct 13, 2021 · 36 min
Georgia Stull
Send a text Georgia is a machine quilter with vast experience, and the wisdom that comes with it. Her kindness and generosity toward novice quilters shines through our entire visit. She gives many tips on business building, and serving customers well. Follow Georgia in these places: Website Facebook Instagram Want to try free motion quilting but don't know where to start? Here's 3 simple steps to get going. Are you looking to ADVANCE your machine quilting skills? Machine quilting can be very solitary, especially on a longarm. It's just not that easy to pack up your machine and head to a friend's house for the day, right? But it's important to have that community - that sharing of ideas and tips, encouragement and motivation. For more information and to sign up, visit our website. Support the show ------------------------ If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review here. Resources: ADVANCE, my monthly subscription membership FREEHAND QUILTING MASTERCLASS, an on-demand comprehensive course ALL-OVER FEATHER, sign-up for a FREE quilting class And here's where you can find more of my work: YouTube - LIVE & UNSCRIPTED episodes Website - for more information on classes and quilting services Facebook - current projects and photos Instagram - current projects and photos Pinterest - photo galleries and tutorials
Oct 6, 2021 · 50 min
Michele Crawford - Quilting over the Decades
Send a text Michele Crawford is a quilter with an impressive resume! She has designed MANY quilt patterns (you'll have to listen to find the exact number😁), and has worked with fabric designers and publications across the country. Michele has fascinating stories about building her business before Google, when you had to physically call the operator (remember making calls in the wee hours to get the discounted rate?), or send snail mail to reach the marketing department. And then of course, she gives us valuable tips about working with scraps, keeping quilting fun, and much, much more. Here's where to find Michele online: Website: https://flowerboxquilts.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flowerboxquilts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowerboxquilts/ ----------------------------------------------------- I would love to hear from listeners who'd like to nominate a crafter with a story to tell! Email me at info@stitchedbysusan.com. And here's where you can find more of my work: Website - home of my teaching-style blog, plus info on classes and quilting services Facebook | Instagram - current projects and photos Pinterest - photo galleries and tutorials YouTube - LIVE & UNSCRIPTED episodes & other tutorials Want to try free motion quilting but don't know where to start? Here's 3 simple steps to get going. Are you looking to ADVANCE your machine quilting skills? Machine quilting can be very solitary, especially on a longarm. It's just not that easy to pack up your machine and head to a friend's house for the day, right? But it's important to have that community - that sharing of ideas and tips, encouragement and motivation. For more information and to sign up, visit our website. Support the show ------------------------ If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review here. Resources: ADVANCE, my monthly subscription membership FREEHAND QUILTING MASTERCLASS, an on-demand comprehensive course ALL-OVER FEATHER, sign-up for a FREE quilting class And here's where you can find more of my work: YouTube - LIVE & UNSCRIPTED episodes Website - for more information on classes and quilting services Facebook - current projects and photos Instagram - current projects and photos Pinterest - photo galleries and tutorials
Sep 29, 2021 · 27 min
Julia Ward - Military Wife
Send a text Julia Ward is a military wife, mom to two precocious girls, and a brand new longarm quilting business. She loves to quilt graphic designs that add texture, and play a supporting role. Listen as she tells us stories of her travels, and quilts that come to her from overseas. Julia talks about getting to know her machine, and the learning curve of using digital designs. We talk about color theory (in a not-too-complicated fashion) and her love of rainbow quilts. You can find Julia in all these places: Website: https://www.quiltingjules.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliamcteer/ Blog: https://www.quiltingjules.com/blog Dritz Snag Nab-It - the magical needle for pulling out buried threads Want to try free motion quilting but don't know where to start? Here's 3 simple steps to get going. Are you looking to ADVANCE your machine quilting skills? Machine quilting can be very solitary, especially on a longarm. It's just not that easy to pack up your machine and head to a friend's house for the day, right? But it's important to have that community - that sharing of ideas and tips, encouragement and motivation. For more information and to sign up, visit our website. Support the show ------------------------ If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review here. Resources: ADVANCE, my monthly subscription membership FREEHAND QUILTING MASTERCLASS, an on-demand comprehensive course ALL-OVER FEATHER, sign-up for a FREE quilting class And here's where you can find more of my work: YouTube - LIVE & UNSCRIPTED episodes Website - for more information on classes and quilting services Facebook - current projects and photos Instagram - current projects and photos Pinterest - photo galleries and tutorials
Sep 22, 2021 · 27 min
Laura Piland - Slice of Pi Quilts
Send a text Laura Piland is a quilter, pattern designer, and homeschooling mom of three boys. She's also an ex-math teacher - and with a last name like Piland - there's a strong love of pi in her house! Laura publishes new quilt patterns from time to time, and likes to spend time offering supporting events such as quilt-alongs. She is also a teacher of her craft, particularly sewing for kids. Watch for her on upcoming episodes of the Missouri Star Quilt Company's YouTube channel! Laura has a remarkable Facebook group - it's all about offering you the best deals in the quilting and crafting world...multiple times a day! Seriously, if you're looking for a great deal on tools, or stocking up for winter crafty projects, check out the feed often. You're pretty sure to find what you're looking for. Website: SliceofPiQuilts.com Facebook: Slice of Pi Quilts Facebook page: Quilting and Sewing Deals I would love to hear from listeners who'd like to nominate a crafter with a story to tell! Email me at info@stitchedbysusan.com. And here's where you can find more of my work: Website - home of my teaching-style blog, plus info on classes and quilting services Facebook | Instagram - current projects and photos Pinterest - photo galleries and tutorials Want to try free motion quilting but don't know where to start? Here's 3 simple steps to get going. Are you looking to ADVANCE your machine quilting skills? Machine quilting can be very solitary, especially on a longarm. It's just not that easy to pack up your machine and head to a friend's house for the day, right? But it's important to have that community - that sharing of ideas and tips, encouragement and motivation. For more information and to sign up, visit our website. Support the show ------------------------ If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review here. Resources: ADVANCE, my monthly subscription membership FREEHAND QUILTING MASTERCLASS, an on-demand comprehensive course ALL-OVER FEATHER, sign-up for a FREE quilting class And here's where you can find more of my work: YouTube - LIVE & UNSCRIPTED episodes Website - for more information on classes and quilting services Facebook - current projects and photos Instagram - current projects and photos Pinterest - photo galleries and tutorials
Sep 15, 2021 · 37 min
Janice Frisch - Folklore Curator
Send a text If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review here. Janice E. Frisch received her PhD in folklore from Indiana University, where she studied women’s textile arts, particularly quilting. Her research focuses on transnational influences in textiles and on the stories women tell about their art. She has conducted research at numerous museums, including the International Quilt Museum, the Winterthur Museum, and the Quilt Gallery and Museum in York, England. Her groundbreaking work on the development of the block-style quilt in the United States was recently published in American Quilts in the Industrial Age, 1760–1870, edited by Patricia Cox Crews and Carolyn Ducey. In this episode we chat about Janice's first "quilt" style, her wonderful quilting mentor (we should all aspire to be one of these!), and her extensive travels. Janice learned early on that if you volunteer, you get to actually handle the quilts! With gloves, of course. You can follow her on her blog at TangibleCultureLLC.com and on Instagram @tangibleculture. She currently works for The Electric Quilt Company, helping them test their latest software for designing quilts, while also running her own business, giving lectures, and teaching about quilts and quilt history. More info and contact information for Janice's lectures can also be found on her website. A few more links: listen until the end of the podcast for a coupon code for 20% off Want to try free motion quilting but don't know where to start? Here's 3 simple steps to get going. Are you looking to ADVANCE your machine quilting skills? Machine quilting can be very solitary, especially on a longarm. It's just not that easy to pack up your machine and head to a friend's house for the day, right? But it's important to have that community - that sharing of ideas and tips, encouragement and motivation. For more information and to sign up, visit our website. Support the show ------------------------ If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review here. Resources: ADVANCE, my monthly subscription membership FREEHAND QUILTING MASTERCLASS, an on-demand comprehensive course ALL-OVER FEATHER, sign-up for a FREE quilting class And here's where you can find more of my work: YouTube - LIVE & UNSCRIPTED episodes Website - for more information on classes and quilting services Facebook - current projects and photos Instagram - current projects and photos Pinterest - photo galleries and tutorials
Sep 8, 2021 · 29 min
Alice Ikenberry - The English Paper Piecing Queen
Send a text If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review here. Alice Ikenberry is a fantastic quilt maker! Many of her projects are hand-sewn, using a method called English Paper Piecing. And I realize we didn't really define that on the show, but Google can fill in all those details for you! We DID talk about the influence of Alice's grandmother, her preferred way to store and display her quilts, and some of her favorite fabrics and tools. Who doesn't want to talk color and general fabric gorgeousness?? Follow Alice on Instagram for some serious inspiration, and sheer beauty in your feed. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homewithalice/ A few of Alice's favorite tools: Poke-a-Dots (finger protectors) Sewline glue pen Sewline glue refills (2-pk) I would love to hear from listeners who'd like to nominate a crafter with a story to tell! Email me at info@stitchedbysusan.com, and please cc the nominee. And here's where you can find more of my work: Website - home of my teaching-style blog, plus info on classes and quilting services Facebook | Instagram - current projects and photos Pinterest - photo galleries and tutorials Want to try free motion quilting but don't know where to start? Here's 3 simple steps to get going. Are you looking to ADVANCE your machine quilting skills? Machine quilting can be very solitary, especially on a longarm. It's just not that easy to pack up your machine and head to a friend's house for the day, right? But it's important to have that community - that sharing of ideas and tips, encouragement and motivation. For more information and to sign up, visit our website. Support the show ------------------------ If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review here. Resources: ADVANCE, my monthly subscription membership FREEHAND QUILTING MASTERCLASS, an on-demand comprehensive course ALL-OVER FEATHER, sign-up for a FREE quilting class And here's where you can find more of my work: YouTube - LIVE & UNSCRIPTED episodes Website - for more information on classes and quilting services Facebook - current projects and photos Instagram - current projects and photos Pinterest - photo galleries and tutorials
Sep 1, 2021 · 23 min
Victoria Newmeyer - the Midlife Quilter
Send a text If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review here. Victoria Newmyer tells us why she calls herself the Midlife Quilter, and why this hobby has come to mean so much to her, plus her unique podcast recording location. She now operates a fabulous online shop, of course The Midlife Quilter, stocking absolutely scrumptious fabrics. Her goals are to sell beautiful fabrics, and provide excellent service. You need only scroll through her Instagram feed to see the beautiful part. Victoria also has a blog chock full of practical information, like a 4-part series on how to build a stash you'll love AND USE. You can meet Victoria in these places: Website (including shop and blog): midlifequilter.shop Instagram: @midlife_quilter Link to Post - How to Build a Proper Stash, Part 1 (you're welcome) I would love to hear from listeners who'd like to nominate a crafter with a story to tell! Email me at info@stitchedbysusan.com, and please cc the nominee. And here's where you can find more of my work: Website - home of my teaching-style blog, plus info on classes and quilting services Facebook | Instagram - current projects and photos Pinterest - photo galleries and tutorials YouTube - LIVE & UNSCRIPTED episodes & other tutorials podcast.stitchedbysusan.com - past episodes Want to try free motion quilting but don't know where to start? Here's 3 simple steps to get going. Support the show ------------------------ If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review here. Resources: ADVANCE, my monthly subscription membership FREEHAND QUILTING MASTERCLASS, an on-demand comprehensive course ALL-OVER FEATHER, sign-up for a FREE quilting class And here's where you can find more of my work: YouTube - LIVE & UNSCRIPTED episodes Website - for more information on classes and quilting services Facebook - current projects and photos Instagram - current projects and photos Pinterest - photo galleries and tutorials
Aug 25, 2021 · 35 min
Carolina Moore - Opportunity Knocks
Send a text Carolina Moore has never met a craft she doesn't love! She is currently a quilter, pattern designer, mom, video producer, sewing educator, and YouTube-er, with a good dash of humor thrown in. Here are a few time-stamped highlights: 4:45 cutting usable selvages from your fabric 11:53 entrepreneurial opportunity 14:41 the definition of a "perfect" quilt 16:02 the importance of sharing the mental load, & systems for busy families 28:35 Carolina's generous mentoring philosophy Find Carolina in these places: Websites: alwaysexpectmoore.com, carolinamoorepatterns.com Instagram: @craftmoore YouTube channel: Carolina Moore And here's where you can find more of my work: Website - for more information on classes and quilting services Facebook - current projects and photos Instagram - current projects and photos Pinterest - photo galleries and tutorials YouTube - LIVE & UNSCRIPTED episodes podcast.stitchedbysusan.com - past episodes Want to try free motion quilting but don't know where to start? Here's 3 simple steps to get going. Are you looking to ADVANCE your machine quilting skills? Machine quilting can be very solitary, especially on a longarm. It's just not that easy to pack up your machine and head to a friend's house for the day, right? But it's important to have that community - that sharing of ideas and tips, encouragement and motivation. For more information and to sign up, visit our website. Support the show ------------------------ If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review here. Resources: ADVANCE, my monthly subscription membership FREEHAND QUILTING MASTERCLASS, an on-demand comprehensive course ALL-OVER FEATHER, sign-up for a FREE quilting class And here's where you can find more of my work: YouTube - LIVE & UNSCRIPTED episodes Website - for more information on classes and quilting services Facebook - current projects and photos Instagram - current projects and photos Pinterest - photo galleries and tutorials
Aug 18, 2021 · 36 min
Trudy Cowan - From Small Things Come Great Stories
Send a text Trudy's love for storytelling and her life-long passion for fabrics and all the needle arts led to the joy she finds in creating. She creates and teaches fiber arts and art quilting, has written and illustrated a wonderful children's book (The Little Grey Mouse: A Fable in Fabric), and has even made commemorative book covers in quilt form. Trudy has (obviously!) some great stories, plus insights on SEEING, and developing your own creative pieces. Trudy can be found on her Facebook page and she'd love to hear from you! Facebook Her book would make a fantastic gift for any of the small fry in your life. To purchase, simply email her directly at cowant@shaw.ca, or from her Facebook email link. And here's where you can find more of my work: Website - for more information, or to inquire about quilting services Facebook - current projects and photos Instagram - current projects and photos Pinterest - photo galleries and tutorials YouTube - LIVE & UNSCRIPTED episodes podcast.stitchedbysusan.com - past episodes Want to try free motion quilting but don't know where to start? Here's 3 simple steps to get going. Are you looking to ADVANCE your machine quilting skills? Machine quilting can be very solitary, especially on a longarm. It's just not that easy to pack up your machine and head to a friend's house for the day, right? But it's important to have that community - that sharing of ideas and tips, encouragement and motivation. For more information and to sign up, visit our website. Support the show ------------------------ If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review here. Resources: ADVANCE, my monthly subscription membership FREEHAND QUILTING MASTERCLASS, an on-demand comprehensive course ALL-OVER FEATHER, sign-up for a FREE quilting class And here's where you can find more of my work: YouTube - LIVE & UNSCRIPTED episodes Website - for more information on classes and quilting services Facebook - current projects and photos Instagram - current projects and photos Pinterest - photo galleries and tutorials
Aug 11, 2021 · 18 min
Barb Edwards - Seeing the Community at the End of the Lane
Send a text Barb is a local (to me) crafter who stepped up to fill a need for masks early on in the pandemic. Being rural, she simply put out a bin at the end of her long driveway offering them to anyone who had a need. How did those masks make a quilt, and how did Barb end up in the news? Well, you'll have to listen to find out! Here's where you can read the News 8 article that features Barb's story. I would love to hear from listeners who'd like to nominate an inspiring crafter with a story to tell! Email me at info@stitchedbysusan.com. And here's where you can find more of my work: Website - for more information on classes and quilting services Facebook | Instagram - current projects and photos Pinterest - photo galleries and tutorials YouTube - LIVE & UNSCRIPTED episodes & other tutorials podcast.stitchedbysusan.com - past podcast episodes Want to try free motion quilting but don't know where to start? Here's 3 simple steps to get going. Support the show ------------------------ If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review here. Resources: ADVANCE, my monthly subscription membership FREEHAND QUILTING MASTERCLASS, an on-demand comprehensive course ALL-OVER FEATHER, sign-up for a FREE quilting class And here's where you can find more of my work: YouTube - LIVE & UNSCRIPTED episodes Website - for more information on classes and quilting services Facebook - current projects and photos Instagram - current projects and photos Pinterest - photo galleries and tutorials
Aug 4, 2021 · 30 min
Tori McElwain - On the Joy of Teaching
Send a text Tori is an international teacher, speaker, and patten designer. She's been quilting for 20 years and, in fact, has an MA in curriculum and instruction. Tori is also a Certified Teach for Color Confidence (a program from Shannon Brinkley). Join us as we chat about her experiences as an army wife, crafting in all different areas of the USA. Tori offers LOTS of online classes and workshops, a membership site where you can literally learn how to make a quilt, and also has a podcast featuring...you guessed it...quilters' stories! Where to find Tori: Website Blog Instagram Facebook And here's where you can find more of my work: Website - for more information on classes and quilting services Facebook - current projects and photos Instagram - current projects and photos Pinterest - photo galleries and tutorials YouTube - LIVE & UNSCRIPTED episodes podcast.stitchedbysusan.com - past episodes Want to try free motion quilting but don't know where to start? Here's 3 simple steps to get going. Are you looking to ADVANCE your machine quilting skills? Machine quilting can be very solitary, especially on a longarm. It's just not that easy to pack up your machine and head to a friend's house for the day, right? But it's important to have that community - that sharing of ideas and tips, encouragement and motivation. For more information and to sign up, visit our website. Support the show ------------------------ If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review here. Resources: ADVANCE, my monthly subscription membership FREEHAND QUILTING MASTERCLASS, an on-demand comprehensive course ALL-OVER FEATHER, sign-up for a FREE quilting class And here's where you can find more of my work: YouTube - LIVE & UNSCRIPTED episodes Website - for more information on classes and quilting services Facebook - current projects and photos Instagram - current projects and photos Pinterest - photo galleries and tutorials
Jul 28, 2021 · 29 min
Ursula McClintock - On the Cutting Edge
Send a text Ursula McClintock of LDH Scissors has a fascinating story of a family business spanning 2 generations and 2 continents. Not only do they produce high quality sharp tools for your crafting room, but they EDUCATE us as well! What's the perfect tool for a given project? How should it be cared for? All that, and much more, is in this episode. LDH Scissors Website Instagram Facebook Youtube Stitched By Susan Pinterest Instagram Facebook YouTube Want to try free motion quilting but don't know where to start? Here's 3 simple steps to get going. Are you looking to ADVANCE your machine quilting skills? Machine quilting can be very solitary, especially on a longarm. It's just not that easy to pack up your machine and head to a friend's house for the day, right? But it's important to have that community - that sharing of ideas and tips, encouragement and motivation. For more information and to sign up, visit our website. Support the show ------------------------ If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review here. Resources: ADVANCE, my monthly subscription membership FREEHAND QUILTING MASTERCLASS, an on-demand comprehensive course ALL-OVER FEATHER, sign-up for a FREE quilting class And here's where you can find more of my work: YouTube - LIVE & UNSCRIPTED episodes Website - for more information on classes and quilting services Facebook - current projects and photos Instagram - current projects and photos Pinterest - photo galleries and tutorials
Jul 21, 2021 · 35 min
Brandy Maslowski - Quilter on Fire
Send a text Brandy Maslowski is a Quilter on Fire! From piecing and quilting techniques to fiber arts to organizing your studio to judging quilts to authoring a children's book and more....truly on fire! We chat about how the "quilter on fire" came to be, and how quilting and crafting have been a stress reliever and peace-creator in Brandy's life. Brandy talks about her tips for up-leveling your studio, and how you can travel the world AND see wonderful quilts - what could be better? Quilter on Fire website Instagram Facebook YouTube channel Stitched By Susan Pinterest Instagram Facebook YouTube Want to try free motion quilting but don't know where to start? Here's 3 simple steps to get going. Are you looking to ADVANCE your machine quilting skills? Machine quilting can be very solitary, especially on a longarm. It's just not that easy to pack up your machine and head to a friend's house for the day, right? But it's important to have that community - that sharing of ideas and tips, encouragement and motivation. For more information and to sign up, visit our website. Support the show ------------------------ If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review here. Resources: ADVANCE, my monthly subscription membership FREEHAND QUILTING MASTERCLASS, an on-demand comprehensive course ALL-OVER FEATHER, sign-up for a FREE quilting class And here's where you can find more of my work: YouTube - LIVE & UNSCRIPTED episodes Website - for more information on classes and quilting services Facebook - current projects and photos Instagram - current projects and photos Pinterest - photo galleries and tutorials
Jul 14, 2021 · 37 min
Karen Schoepflin Hagen - Kascha Quilts
Send a text For about 20 summers, Karen Schoepflin Hagen hit the road and showed off her quilts in gymnasiums and cafeterias across the Western U.S. Now, the quilts she’s made over the past 45 years — hundreds of them! — cover the walls of the former Masonic Lodge in Genesee and are available for public viewing. “To me, it’s just a dream come true,” Karen said. The two-story building on the corner of Laurel Street and Ash Avenue is called Kascha Quilts — named after the first two letters in each of her names. The public can view Karen’s work from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday through Saturday or by appointment. To schedule an appointment, call (208) 285-1786. There is no admission fee, but donations are accepted. Our visit to the museum was a treat! Karen's enthusiasm and humor are infectious, and she has so many original ways to use fabric and create dimension and depth in her quilts. 148 E Ash Gennesee ID 83832 Phone Number - (208) 285-1786 Kascha Quilts can be found online HERE Other podcast episodes can be found here. Stitched By Susan on Pinterest Instagram Facebook YouTube Want to try free motion quilting but don't know where to start? Here's 3 simple steps to get going. Are you looking to ADVANCE your machine quilting skills? Machine quilting can be very solitary, especially on a longarm. It's just not that easy to pack up your machine and head to a friend's house for the day, right? But it's important to have that community - that sharing of ideas and tips, encouragement and motivation. For more information and to sign up, visit our website. Support the show ------------------------ If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review here. Resources: ADVANCE, my monthly subscription membership FREEHAND QUILTING MASTERCLASS, an on-demand comprehensive course ALL-OVER FEATHER, sign-up for a FREE quilting class And here's where you can find more of my work: YouTube - LIVE & UNSCRIPTED episodes Website - for more information on classes and quilting services Facebook - current projects and photos Instagram - current projects and photos Pinterest - photo galleries and tutorials
Jul 7, 2021 · 28 min
Timna Tarr - Asking WHAT IF?
Send a text Timna Tarr comes from a long line of quilters but did not begin quilting until after studying art history in college. She bought her first longarm in 2001 and began quilting clients' quilts shortly thereafter. Timna’s own nationally award-winning quilts are in private and corporate collections. They have also been seen in numerous exhibits, magazines, and books as well as on The Quilt Show and Quilting Arts TV. Timna is a designer for Studio e Fabrics and is an in-demand teacher and speaker. She lives in South Hadley, MA and works out of her studio in Holyoke, MA. In this episode we chat about Timna's imaginative quilt designs, which start with WHAT IF? She introduces us to her Noble Menagerie (which is heading off to Houston as a special exhibit!) and gives some tips for color selection, fabric choices, and creating movement when doing your own explorations. Timna can be found online: Website - you've got to check out the photo galleries! Facebook Instagram Other podcast episodes can be found here. stitchedbysusan.com Stitched By Susan on Pinterest Want to try free motion quilting but don't know where to start? Here's 3 simple steps to get going. Are you looking to ADVANCE your machine quilting skills? Machine quilting can be very solitary, especially on a longarm. It's just not that easy to pack up your machine and head to a friend's house for the day, right? But it's important to have that community - that sharing of ideas and tips, encouragement and motivation. For more information and to sign up, visit our website. Support the show ------------------------ If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review here. Resources: ADVANCE, my monthly subscription membership FREEHAND QUILTING MASTERCLASS, an on-demand comprehensive course ALL-OVER FEATHER, sign-up for a FREE quilting class And here's where you can find more of my work: YouTube - LIVE & UNSCRIPTED episodes Website - for more information on classes and quilting services Facebook - current projects and photos Instagram - current projects and photos Pinterest - photo galleries and tutorials
Jun 30, 2021 · 22 min
Kimberly Jolly of The Fat Quarter Shop
Send a text Kimberly Jolly is the genius behind the Fat Quarter shop - your online one-stop source for fabric, patterns & kits, tutorials, cross-stitch supplies...the list goes on and on. Kimberly shares her personal taste in quilts, some of the wisdom she's learned while balancing family and entrepreneurship, and a few of her best tips for building an online business. Fat Quarter Shop Instagram Facebook direct link to "A Scrapbook of Quilts" book Stitched By Susan - Website - Instagram - Facebook - Pinterest Want to try free motion quilting but don't know where to start? Here's 3 simple steps to get going. Support the show ------------------------ If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review here. Resources: ADVANCE, my monthly subscription membership FREEHAND QUILTING MASTERCLASS, an on-demand comprehensive course ALL-OVER FEATHER, sign-up for a FREE quilting class And here's where you can find more of my work: YouTube - LIVE & UNSCRIPTED episodes Website - for more information on classes and quilting services Facebook - current projects and photos Instagram - current projects and photos Pinterest - photo galleries and tutorials
Jun 23, 2021 · 48 min
Veruschka Zarate - FPP Portraits
Send a text Today's guest is Verushka Zarate. She creates portraits, from fabric, that have got to be seen to be believed! In this episode we chat about Verushka's inspiration (remarkable people), her design process (drafting...color palette choices...the detailed foundation paper piecing) and her personal Pride and Joy (her sons). Be sure to check out her Instagram link below for a tour of the stunning finished ones, plus many behind-the-scenes looks at her creative process. Verushka has a heart for teaching so she's created a YouTube channel with tons of helpful tips, and honestly, full-fledged courses on EPP. And bonus! If you need a little pick-me-up, the sounds of her boys in the background will be sure to do it! And lastly, her patterns are available for purchase in her Etsy shop. Instagram Facebook YouTube Etsy Shop Want to try free motion quilting but don't know where to start? Here's 3 simple steps to get going. Are you looking to ADVANCE your machine quilting skills? Machine quilting can be very solitary, especially on a longarm. It's just not that easy to pack up your machine and head to a friend's house for the day, right? But it's important to have that community - that sharing of ideas and tips, encouragement and motivation. For more information and to sign up, visit our website. Support the show ------------------------ If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review here. Resources: ADVANCE, my monthly subscription membership FREEHAND QUILTING MASTERCLASS, an on-demand comprehensive course ALL-OVER FEATHER, sign-up for a FREE quilting class And here's where you can find more of my work: YouTube - LIVE & UNSCRIPTED episodes Website - for more information on classes and quilting services Facebook - current projects and photos Instagram - current projects and photos Pinterest - photo galleries and tutorials
Jun 16, 2021 · 25 min
Kim Soper - Intentional Creating
Send a text Kim Soper of Feel Good Fibers gives us some really good life lessons here! "It's about BETTER, not PERFECT".... and "if your space is small you have to have less stuff". Those are words to live by! Kim has some really transformative thoughts about creating a crafting space that you love and that inspires you, plus she offers concrete help in this area to sewists. De-cluttering, self-care, using and re-using, studio re-sets....these are just a few of the super helpful topics she covers. You really should check out the fabric shop on her website - it's unlike anything I've seen before. It's peer-to-peer fabric shopping, providing a place for sewists to pass on fabric they don't love any more, and find new enthusiasm in someone else's previously loved yardage. Here's where you can find Kim: Website Instagram Facebook Want to try free motion quilting but don't know where to start? Here's 3 simple steps to get going. Are you looking to ADVANCE your machine quilting skills? Machine quilting can be very solitary, especially on a longarm. It's just not that easy to pack up your machine and head to a friend's house for the day, right? But it's important to have that community - that sharing of ideas and tips, encouragement and motivation. For more information and to sign up, visit our website. Support the show ------------------------ If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review here. Resources: ADVANCE, my monthly subscription membership FREEHAND QUILTING MASTERCLASS, an on-demand comprehensive course ALL-OVER FEATHER, sign-up for a FREE quilting class And here's where you can find more of my work: YouTube - LIVE & UNSCRIPTED episodes Website - for more information on classes and quilting services Facebook - current projects and photos Instagram - current projects and photos Pinterest - photo galleries and tutorials
Jun 9, 2021 · 22 min
Meri Witmer - Master Crafter
Send a text Meri and I have been sisters-in-law for over 30 years, so we share a lot of crafting history. She's not afraid to try things - from beekeeping to shearing sheep and carding wool to knitting socks to soap-making to toothbrush rug-making....she's tried 'em all. I think we forgot to talk about mummifying a chicken with the homeshooled grandkids - but, yeah, she's done that too. We'll save that for next time! Want to try free motion quilting but don't know where to start? Here's 3 simple steps to get going. Support the show ------------------------ If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review here. Resources: ADVANCE, my monthly subscription membership FREEHAND QUILTING MASTERCLASS, an on-demand comprehensive course ALL-OVER FEATHER, sign-up for a FREE quilting class And here's where you can find more of my work: YouTube - LIVE & UNSCRIPTED episodes Website - for more information on classes and quilting services Facebook - current projects and photos Instagram - current projects and photos Pinterest - photo galleries and tutorials